The story of the amazing violinist Michael Rabin is complicated and ultimately tragic. When his career should have been reaching the height of his success,...continue...
Recording information: 1954-1960....continue...

Homage to Maria Callas is a collection of beloved French and Italian operatic masterpieces performed by Angela Gheorghiu, the defining diva of this century. The...continue...
Recording information: Henry Wood Hall, London (01/2011); MSR Studios, New York (01/2011); No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London (01/2011); Henry Wood Hall, London (02/2011); MSR Studios, New York (02/2011...continue...

The San Diego Symphony continues its post-centennial, 100 & Beyond, in a big way, by giving the gift of music to the world with the...continue...
Recording information: Copley Symphony Hall, San Diego, California (02/02/2011-02/04/2011)....continue...

This volume in the series devoted to the complete organ works of Saint-Saëns focuses on his major compositions for organ. Gerard Brooks, organist, is a...continue...
Recording information: St. Antoine des XV-XX, Paris (07/11/2010-07/15/2010)....continue...

Superb arrangements of opera arias, made by Bob Zimmerman for piano trio, brilliantly played by the Osiris Trio! This feast of famous arias heavily features...continue...
Recording information: The Fazioli Concert hall, Sacile, Italy (06/28/2010-06/30/2010)....continue...

The roots of handbells as musical instruments go back to the 17th century England where the first miniature copies of church bells were cast. First...continue...
Recording information: Tallinn, Estonia (03/26/2010-03/28/2010)....continue...

In her third 'Tragédiennes' album for Virgin Classics, French soprano Véronique Gens continues her exploration of French operatic repertoire. Tragédiennes Vol. 3 covers the late...continue...
Recording information: IRCAM, Paris (06/30/2011-07/05/2011)....continue...

Homage to Maria Callas is a collection of beloved French and Italian operatic masterpieces performed by Angela Gheorghiu, the defining diva of this century. The...continue...
Recording information: Henry Wood Hall, London (01/2011); MSR Studios, New York (01/2011); No. 1 Studio, Abbey Road, London (01/2011); Henry Wood Hall, London (02/2011); MSR Studios, New York (02/2011...continue...

Playing Romantic Organ Music played on the magnificent Klais organ, Peter King brings us this beautiful recording from Prelude Records. Peter King is the Director...continue...
Recording information: Bath Abbey (03/2004)....continue...

This imaginative and entertaining animal-themed CD for young and old includes the world premiere of new rhyming verses for Saint-Saëns' Carnival of the Animals as...continue...
Recording information: Pebble Mill, Birmingham (12/1988)....continue...

An exploration of interesting French cello works from one of the most important young cellists in central Europe, winner of first place in the 2010...continue...
Recording information: Deutschlandfunk Kammermusiksaal, Köln (02/2011)....continue...

Works: Spoken Word: Radio broadcast introduction to the first night of the Proms, June 19, 1943; Radio broadcast introduction to Saint-Saëns's Piano Concerto no 2 at the first night of the Proms,; Thom...
Performers:
Lympany, Moura; Nash, Heddle [Tenor Vocals] Conductors:
Wood, Henry

This recording comes from a live performance recorded off the air from the Royal Albert Hall, London, June 19, 1943. Even though it would appear...continue...

All of the beloved classics that resonate within all of us as the creepiest (yet spooky fun) music we've come to associate with Halloween. This...continue...
Don't expect to hear a version of "Monster Mash" among the 11 tracks on this Halloween-themed set. These are orchestral arrangements of classical pieces that reflect the macabre side of things, includ...continue...

Fourteen classic works including favorites such as 'Clair de Lune' by Debussy and 'Berceuse' by Fauré. Tender and sensitive performances by world-renown British flautist Philippa...continue...
Recording information: Seldon Hall, Haberdasher's Aske's School, Elstree, Hert....continue...

Meridian Records is proud to announce the release of Music for Piano and Cello & Piano by one of the most fascinating and extraordinary geniuses...continue...
Recording information: Church of St. Edward the Confessor, London....continue...

A unique collection of 28 tracks of light French two-piano classics, including the ever-popular "Scaramouche." This disc features a comprehensive selection of the best of...continue...
Recording information: St. George's, Brandon Hill (06/07/1993-06/09/1993)....continue...